South African Airways (SAA) is launching “a twice-daily service between Johannesburg and Gaborone, Botswana” from November 2025. This further extends SAA’s “regional reach and connectivity, thus continuing to provide both business and leisure travellers with convenience and connectivity.”
According to SAA, the new schedule “designed to meet demand for direct travel between Johannesburg and Gaborone, includes two daily return flights, seven days a week.”
Group CEO of SAA, Prof John Lamola says, “The launch of this route not only strengthens the cultural and economic ties between Botswana and South Africa but also reinforces SAA’s position as a premium network carrier.”
The GCEO stated that “The addition of Gaborone to our network is a clear demonstration of our dedication to supporting regional integration, tourism, and inclusive economic growth.”
The airline says it is adding “flights across key regional and international routes to meet growing demand during the upcoming festive season.” SAA says it will increase frequencies on the Lagos, Accra and Sao Paulo routes.
To support this, the airline confirms that “an A330-300 Airbus has been leased from Hi Fly, configured in line with our fleet, ensuring passengers continue to enjoy reliable connectivity across our network.”
According to SAA, Hi Fly will operate aircraft configured similarly to its widebody fleet, with 249 passenger seats be used on routes connecting Johannesburg with Lagos, Accra, and São Paulo.
SAA Group Chief Executive, Prof. John Lamola, said: “This temporary arrangement that is normal in the airline industry is similar to our arrangement with Sun Express. It represents an innovative solution that enables South African Airways to maintain its operational schedule and revenue targets while upholding our unwavering commitment to reliability, connectivity, and safety.”